12 QUALITY OF CUT
12.2
MARCELLING ______________________________________________________
NOTE: Arrow indicates direction of travel.
Possible Cause
The cut (ground) speed is higher than normal.
The height-of-cut setting is not high enough for the
turf conditions.
Cutting reel diameter is worn.
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Marcelling, like washboarding, is a repeated pattern
of different cutting heights, that causes an
appearance that is like a wave.
In most cases, the wave tip-to-tip distance is 2
inches (5 cm).
TN0220
Decrease the cut (ground) speed.
Make sure that the height of cut is adjusted to the turf
conditions.
Check the cutting reel diameter. When the reel is
worn, the reel must be replaced.
Solution